BASEBALL FACTORY NEWS

Baseball Factory Alumni Recognized as �Top 10 Prospects� in their MLB Organization by Baseball America

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

As the 2010 Major League season kicks off, Baseball Factory alumni will look to make their mark throughout the pros. Recently Baseball America profiled the ‘Top 10’ prospects by MLB organization and many Baseball Factory alumni made their respective organization’s list. Former players such as Bobby Borchering, Josh Vitters, Brett Jackson, Donavan Tate, and countless others were included among the top prospects heading into the 2010 season.

Bobby Borchering, a graduate of Fort Myers High School this past year, entered the 2009 amateur draft and was selected as the 16th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Borchering participated in numerous Baseball Factory events as a standout high school third baseman including the 2008 Under Armour Southeast Tournament, the 2007 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament, and the 2008 Under Armour All-America game, powered by Baseball Factory. Considered by Baseball America as one of the top two position players in the Diamondbacks minor league system, Borchering is expected to open at low Class A this season.

Selected to the 2006 Cape Cod High School Classic, now the Under Armour All-America Game, powered by Baseball Factory, Josh Vitters was drafted out of high school by the Chicago Cubs as the third overall pick in 2007. The third baseman enjoyed a strong performance in the Arizona Fall League this year and will look to start the 2010 season in Double-A.

Former Baseball Factory player Brett Jackson, selected in the first round of the 2009 draft by the Chicago Cubs, is considered the number two prospect in the organization. Jackson came through the Baseball Factory program after attending an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout in 2005. He would go on to participate in Baseball Factory’s Premium Video Program, Team One Showcases and the 2005 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament. The Cubs will look to him as a future center fielder, beginning this year in Double-A for his first full pro season.

Georgia native Donavan Tate showed his unmistakable speed at the 2008 Under Armour All-America Game, powered by Baseball Factory, when he stole second and third base in one inning to score Team One’s first run of the game. The high school standout was selected third overall in the 2009 draft by the San Diego Padres, and is considered by Baseball America as the top prospect in the organization.

Congratulations to all 49 of the Baseball Factory Alumni recognized as “Top 10 Prospects” of their respective organizations!

Baseball Factory would like to wish the best of luck to all our former players as they begin the 2010 season.

Baseball Factory alumni named “Top 10 Prospects” by Baseball America:

• Mike Stanton, OF, Florida Marlins

• Kyle Skipworth, C, Florida Marlins

• Isaac Galloway, OF, Florida Marlins

• Trevor May, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies

• Chris Marrero, 1B, Washington Nationals

• Jeff Kobernus, 2B, Washington Nationals

• Justin Maxwell, OF, Washington Nationals

• Brett Jackson, OF, Chicago Cubs

• Josh Vitters, 3B, Chicago Cubs

• Jason Castro, C, Houston Astros

• Brett Lawrie, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers

• Eric Arnett, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers

• Tim Alderson, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Bobby Borchering, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks

• A.J. Pollock, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks

• Chris Owings, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks

• Tyler Matzek, LHP, Colorado Rockies

• Tim Wheeler, OF, Colorado Rockies

• Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies

• Aaron Miller, LHP, Los Angeles Dodgers

• Ethan Martin, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers

• Andrew Lambo, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers

• Donavan Tate, OF, San Diego Padres

• James Darnell, 3B, San Diego Padres

• Jaff Decker, OF, San Diego Padres

• Zack Wheeler, RHP, San Francisco Giants

• Brandon Crawford, SS, San Francisco Giants

• Casey Kelly, RHP, Boston Red Sox

• Ryan Kalish, OF, Boston Red Sox

• Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Boston Red Sox

• Slade Heathcott, OF, New York Yankees

• Tim Beckham, SS, Tampa Bay Rays

• Brett Wallace, 3B, Toronto Blue Jays

• David Cooper, 1B, Toronto Blue Jays

• Trayce Thompson, OF, Chicago White Sox

• David Holmberg, LHP, Chicago White Sox

• Jacob Turner, RHP, Detroit Tigers

• Eric Hosmer, 1B, Kansas City Royals

• John Lamb, LHP, Kansas City Royals

• Aaron Hicks, OF, Minnesota Twins

• Peter Bourjos, OF, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

• Randal Grichuk, OF, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

• Chris Carter, 1B/OF, Oakland Athletics

• Max Stassi, C, Oakland Athletics

• Tyson Ross, RHP, Oakland Athletics

• Adrian Cardenas, INF, Oakland Athletics

• Sean Doolittle, OF, Oakland Athletics

• Nick Franklin, SS, Seattle Mariners

• Kasey Kiker, LHP, Texas Rangers

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Factory Players: Rocky Mount, NC

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Rocky Mount Sports Complex

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Josh Tobias | SS | 5’9/195 | Southeast Guilford (NC) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Grant Tyndall | SS/OF | 5’10/170 | South Lenoir (NC) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER: Grey Wordsworth | RHP | 6’1/180 | JH Rose (NC) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Josh Tobias | SS | 5’9/195 | Southeast Guilford (NC) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

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2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Top Players: 2011 Grads

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

There were many tremendous players who participated in the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America. Although choosing just a few to recognize is a difficult task, we have relied on the expertise of our scouts to determine the following categories: Top 10 2010 Prospects, Honorable Mention 2010 Prospects, Top 10 2011 Prospects, Honorable Mention 2011 Prospects, Top 5 2012 Prospects. The lists are based on a combination of performance at the event and our scouts’ projection of each player’s ability. Congratulations to all who participated on a great event.

1. Dante Bichette, Jr. - 3B/SS | 6'1/215 | R/R | 2011 | Orlando, FL

Dante is a strong, physical young infielder who projects best as a 3B at higher levels. His feet work well in the field and he fields with rhythm, displaying soft hands and a strong, accurate arm across the diamond. At the plate is really where Dante shines. He is a natural hitter who generates outstanding bat speed. The ball jumps off his bat. He is a future middle-of-the-order run producer who has committed to the University of Georgia.

2. Jacob Lindgren - LHP/OF | 6'1/180 | R/L | 2011 | Kiln, MS

Jacob is an extremely impressive young LHP with a proportioned, athletic build and great arm speed. He generates fastball velocity up to 91 mph and he effectively pitches to both sides of the plate showing a knack for getting in on RH hitters. His delivery is low-effort and his arm is loose. He mixes in a curveball and change that both have the makings of being quality pitches in the near future. Jacob is the type of LHP that becomes a hot commodity in upper baseball circles in a hurry.

3. Elvin Soto - C/1B | 5'11/180 | S/R | 2011 | New York, NY

Elvin is a rare combination: a switch hitting, athletic catcher. He is an outstanding receiver behind the plate (the kind of guy pitchers like to throw to) and blocks everything in the dirt. His throws to 2B usually hover in the 1.89-1.99 range. At the plate, he takes an aggressive hack resulting in hard contact and pull side power, especially from the left side. Elvin has the makings of a special player.

4. Tyler Marlette - C/3B | 5'11/195 | R/R | 2011 | Oviedo, FL

Tyler shows a complete set of tools behind the plate. He receives with soft hands, blocks well to both sides and uses his 88 mph arm strength to get the ball to 2B as quick as 1.89 seconds. He also shows rhythm and bat speed at the plate with the ability to drive balls in both gaps. A strong frame and leadership qualities round out this University of Central Florida commit.

5. Bryan Brickhouse - RHP | 6'1/185 | R/R | 2011 | Woodlands, TX

Bryan is a young RHP with a quick arm and good downward plane to his fastball. He throws three pitches for strikes and already touches 90 mph. He also shows his athleticism around the mound, in his delivery and even in his sub 7.0 60 time. Already committed to the University of North Carolina, Bryan has a bright future ahead of him.

6. Taylor Nichols - OF/C | 6'2/175 | R/R | 2011 | Mobile, AL

Taylor is an extremely intriguing prospect with a mix of tools and body that are hard to find. His lean 6’2”, 175 pound frame shows good athleticism behind the plate, while his arm strength opens the most eyes (1.86-1.99 down to 2B). At the plate he shows outstanding leverage and bat speed that lead to plus power. He drives balls all over the park. Overall, Taylor is one of the top catchers in the 2011 class.

7. Jeremy Scheck - LHP/1B | 6'0/180 | L/L |2011 | Vernon Hills, IL

Jeremy is a LHP who throws a heavy, sinking fastball that sits comfortably in the mid to high 80s, topping at 89 mph. He commands this pitch well and is not afraid to come inside on RH hitters. He complements his fastball with a curveball with ¾ break and some bite as well as a fading change. Everything he does is loose and easy so there appears to be even more future velocity in him.

8. Jo-El Bennett - OF | 6'2/185 | R/R | 2011| Midland City, AL

Jo-El is has a long, lean and strong frame that is a prototypical outfielder’s body. His range is outstanding thanks to his 6.78 speed and good reads off the bat. He glides to balls in the OF and his throws have good carry. At the plate, Jo-El’s RH stroke is quick, loose and low effort. Balls come off his bat with authority. Although still a bit raw mechanically, Jo-El has a tremendous amount of potential.

9. Drake Roberts - SS/OF | 5'8/160 | R/R | 2011 | Washington, TX

Drake is a polished infielder with an advanced feel for the game. He plays with great energy and has sure, dependable hands on display in the middle infield. At the plate, Drake is balanced and confident. He shows quick hands, a level path and the ability to consistently send live drives to all fields regardless of the pitching he is facing. He should make an immediate impact when he arrives at the University of Arkansas.

10. Hunter Lockwood - C | 5'11/190 | R/R | 2011 | Bedford, TX

Hunter is an impressive young catcher with present strength. He swings the bat with authority, generating bat speed and power from a quiet, relaxed approach. He drives balls to all fields. Behind the plate he showcases a strong arm that results in times to 2B as low as 1.84. He profiles as an offensive, run-producing catcher.

Factory Players Freeport, NY

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Long Island Sports Complex

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Xyruse Martinez | SS | 5’10/165 | (NY) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Femelys Sanchez | OF | 6’3/198 | George Washington (NY) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Yael Regalado | RHP | 6’3/180 | George Washington (NY) HS | 2012

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Nelson Rodriguez | C | 6’1/220 | George Washington (NY) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

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Baseball Factory Exclusive Program Alumni Look to Make Mark in Majors

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

With spring training on the horizon, countless professional baseball players are looking to make an impression and earn a spot on their Major League club’s roster. Among these hopefuls are young rookies and seasoned minor league veterans alike, all hoping for that one rare opportunity to showcase their abilities. Baseball Factory is taking particular interest in this year’s spring training because three of the company’s Exclusive Program alumni appear poised not only to make their respective Major League rosters, but also have breakout seasons. Chris Perez of the Cleveland Indians, Bud Norris of the Houston Astros, and Derek Holland of the Texas Rangers all started their journeys to the pros with guidance from Baseball Factory and are now on the cusp of becoming impact players at the Major League level.

Chris Perez, a native of Holmes Beach, Florida, joined Baseball Factory’s Exclusive Program in the summer of 2002 as a 17-year old rising high school senior. Standing at 6-4, 220 lbs, he already had the body of a Major League player and an overpowering mid-90’s fastball to go with it. While he went undrafted out of high school, Perez accepted a full scholarship to the University of Miami (Fl), a traditional baseball powerhouse that has churned out current Major Leaguers Pat Burrell and Ryan Braun, among others. There he developed secondary pitches to complement his blistering fastball and began to mature as a pitcher. After showing significant improvement in each of his three collegiate seasons – culminating in a dominant junior campaign in which he compiled a 4-1 record and 12 saves in 35 games, to accompany a 1.88 ERA and 62 K in 52.2 IP – Perez was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (42nd overall) of the 2006 amateur draft.

Perez tore through the Cardinals’ minor league system and made his major league debut in 2008, appearing in 41 games and notching a 3-3 record with 7 saves and a 3.46 ERA. Touted as the Cardinals’ potential closer of the future, Perez was supplanted last season by veteran and 2009 All-Star Ryan Franklin. In desperate need of offensive help, the Cardinals traded Perez to the Cleveland Indians for Mark DeRosa at the 2009 trade deadline. He stepped in immediately for the Indians as the team’s right-handed setup man and helped provide stability to one of the league’s worst bullpens. After giving up six runs in his first 6? innings as an Indian, Perez settled down and at one point strung together 20 straight scoreless appearances. He enters 2010 as an integral piece of the Indians’ bullpen and will look to build upon his success from the second half of last season.

Originally a third baseman, Bud Norris did not begin to truly realize his potential as a pitcher until his sophomore season at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. A native of Novato, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, Norris, like Perez, joined Baseball Factory’s Exclusive Program in the summer of 2002 as a 17-year old entering his senior year of high school. Measuring 6-0, 175 lbs, Norris displayed a blue-collar work ethic and supreme confidence in his ability, which allowed him to be successful even though his fastball maxed out in the mid-80’s. While he relished the opportunity to play every day, Norris began his conversion to starting pitcher upon accepting a scholarship from Cal Poly in 2003. He showed promise as a reliever during his sophomore season in 2005 (17 G, 5-0, 4.55 ERA, 38 K in 33.2 IP) and caught the eyes of Major League scouts, but it was not until he became a full-time starter in 2006 that Norris really elevated his game to another level. Weighing a solid 195 lbs and throwing in the low-to-mid-90’s, Norris established himself as a legitimate prospect after logging 110.2 IP in 18 starts and posting a 8-6 record with a 4.55 ERA in his junior season; he was selected by the Houston Astros in the 6th round (189th overall) of the 2006 amateur draft. Despite going 12-25 during his time in the minors, Norris posted the kind of stats – 3.68 ERA and 361 K in 340.2 IP – that indicated he had the potential to pitch in the big leagues. Sure enough, Norris made a splash in 2009, pitching 7 innings of 2-hit ball in his Major League debut and carving out a spot for himself in a struggling Astros’ starting rotation. Combining plus stuff with the bulldog mentality that endeared him to Baseball Factory scouts, he went on to post 6-3 record and 4.53 ERA in 10 starts, emerging as a bright spot in what was otherwise a forgettable season for the Astros. Norris enters 2010 as a strong candidate to win a permanent job in the Astros’ starting rotation.

Derek Holland has spent his baseball life exceeding expectations. He entered Baseball Factory’s Exclusive Program in 2004 as a spindly yet athletic left-handed pitcher, standing 6-2, 170 lbs. Despite his quiet and unassuming personality, Holland stood out not for his velocity – only 80-83 MPH – but because he was able to throw three pitches for strikes (fastball, change, and slider) and showed both a fiery competitive streak and unflappable poise on the mound. Lightly recruited out of high school, Holland accepted an offer to play for Coach Randy Putnam at little Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama. Not exactly a hotbed for producing Major League talent (Holland is the only alumnus to play in the Majors), Wallace State has been a perennial power at the NJCAA Division I level and provided Holland an environment in which he could flourish. As a freshman in 2006, he went 8-2 with a 2.69 ERA and recorded 80 K in 77 IP; he caught the attention of the Texas Rangers’ amateur scouting staff and the team selected him in the 25th round of the 2006 draft. He returned to school and during his sophomore season at Wallace State, Holland improved upon his freshman numbers and posted a 9-2 record with a 1.82 ERA, to go along with 84 K (and only 11 BB) in 74.1 IP. By the time he joined the Rangers minor league system in 2007, Holland had filled out physically, adding 15 lbs to his frame, and was being clocked in the low-90s. After excelling in low-A ball as a first-year player in 2007, Holland continued his domination in 2008 – compiling a stellar combined record of 13-1 with a 2.27 ERA and 157 K in 150.2 IP during stints at the A, A+, and AA levels – and came out of nowhere to cement himself as a top prospect in the Rangers organization.

Holland’s amazing ascent through the Rangers system culminated with a call-up to the Major League team early in the 2009 season, and a permanent role in the starting rotation by mid-May. Despite a rocky rookie season in which he went 8-13 with a 6.12 ERA, Holland showed glimpses of his potential, consistently throwing his fastball in mid-to-high-90s and mixing in effective low-80s changeups and sliders to keep hitters off balance. He enters 2010 with the opportunity to build upon his rookie season and become a fixture in the Rangers’ starting rotation. The team is excited about his potential, given his repertoire of pitches, mental makeup, and fierce determination. Holland has only gotten better as his career has progressed, and there is no reason to believe that his success cannot continue at the Major League level. He certainly has all the tools and is a player to watch this upcoming season.

Baseball Factory has helped over 30,000 high school baseball players make the transition to the collegiate level; 2,500 have been drafted by Major League teams, and 215 more, including Chris Perez, Bud Norris, and Derek Holland, have played at the Major League level. While Perez was a bona fide major recruit in high school, Norris and Holland were more hidden gems and joined Baseball Factory because they needed extra exposure in order to appeal to college coaches and secure scholarship offers. Their hard work, perseverance, and dedication elevate them as role models to younger players who hope to become Major Leaguers, even if they do not start off as the most highly touted prospects. All three players are examples of fantastic success stories, and their achievements highlight the goals Baseball Factory strives for in offering aspiring baseball players opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

For more details on our alumni, please visit our Team One Baseball site.

To get started on your path to college baseball and beyond, show our scouts what you can do at an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout near you.

2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Top Players: 2012 Grads

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

1. Carson Kelly - 3B/RHP | 6'1/180 | R/R | 2012 | Westview HS | Portland, OR

Carson is a talented 2-way player at both 3B and RHP. At the plate, his strong, lean frame produces bat speed and hard contact. He drives balls to all fields with plus power to the pull side. At 3B his feet and hands both work well and his arm produces on-line carry across the diamond. On the mound, Carson mixes a sinking 87 mph fastball, a change with outstanding arm speed and a slider that is sharp and will continue to be an out-pitch at future levels. Overall, Carson is a complete package with an extremely bright future.

2. Jason Goldstein - C | 5'11/190 | R/R | 2012 | Highland Park HS | Highland Park, IL

Jason is an advanced prospect behind the plate. He possesses the strong, durable body that will allow him to handle the position physically at the next level. He is quiet behind the plate with soft, yet firm, hands. Jason moves well laterally, has a quick transfer, and a solid / accurate arm that have led to throws to 2B as low as 1.93. At the plate, he has quick hands with a level swing and the ball jumps off his bat.

3. Colton Freeman - OF/LHP | 6'1/190 | L/L | 2012 | Spain Park HS | Hoover, AL

Colton is a strong, physical OF/LHP with skills at both spots. On the mound, he already has three quality pitches that he throws for strikes. He throws a tailing fastball that hovers in the mid 80s and complements that with a big-breaking curve and a change that tumbles away from RH hitters. At the plate Colton shows an aggressive approach that utilizes his plus bat speed and solid eye-hand coordination. He tracks balls well in the OF and has the arm strength to make him a quality all-around RF in the future.

4. Justin Rose - 2B | 5'7/140 | R/R | 2012 | Riverview HS | Riverview, FL

Justin is a lean 2B who can really swing the bat. He consistently centers balls at the plate and has deceptive pop as he drives balls to all fields. His swing is short, compact and effective. At 2B he is aggressive to the ball and works through it well displaying sure hands and a good defensive feel. Justin has the look of a run-producing 2B at the next level.

5. Matt Tulley - RHP/SS | 6'0/185 | R/R | 2012 | Lowell HS | Lowell, MA

Matt is an athletic, talented 2-way player both on the mound and in the infield. On the mound, Matt shows a loose arm and a fastball that tops at 87 mph. He throws four pitches out of a sound, balanced delivery. As a hitter, Matt shows a repeatable, level stroke with good extension and bat speed. Defensively, he shows soft hands and the arm strength necessary to play the left side of the diamond at the next level. Overall, this is a very interesting prospect to track over the next few years.

Factory Players: Middleton, WI

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Hitters Sports Complex

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Charlie Meyer | C | 5’11/165 | Janesville Craig (WI) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Ian Galloway | OF | 5’11/135 | Oregon (WI) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Jake Tuttle | LHP | 6’2/165 | Mukwonago (WI) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Samuel Shelton | OF/C | 5’8/160 | Westosha (WI) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

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2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Honorable Mention: 2010 Grads

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

2010 Graduates - Honorable Mention

There were many tremendous players who participated in the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America. Although choosing just a few to recognize is a difficult task, we have relied on the expertise of our scouts to determine the following categories: Top 10 2010 Prospects, Honorable Mention 2010 Prospects, Top 10 2011 Prospects, Honorable Mention 2011 Prospects, Top 5 2012 Prospects. The lists are based on a combination of performance at the event and our scouts’ projection of each player’s ability. Congratulations to all who participated on a great event.

Derek Blankenship – SS, 5-10/160, R/R, 2010, Baker HS, Baker, OR
A polished all around shortstop with a high baseball IQ. Shows sure hands and a quick exchange in the field along with a short, level stroke at the plate.

Spencer Castro – C, 6-0/205, R/R, 2010, Coral Reef HS, Homestead, FL
Strong, durable catcher with plus arm that leads to sub 2.0 times to 2B and a right-handed bat with above average bat speed and present power.

Bryce Cherry – 1B, 5-11/195, L/R, 2010, Atascadero HS, Atascadero, CA
A left-handed hitting 1B with a strong frame, a feel for the barrel and some juice who is very smooth around the bag at 1B and makes all of his infielders better.

Thomas Durkin – RHP, 6-3/160, R/R, 2010, Victor J. Andrew HS, Tinley Park, IL
Tall and lean on the mound with a loose, quick arm. Fastball sits comfortably in the high 80s with downhill plane and more velocity to follow as he fills out.

Ethan Gold – LHP, 5-11/193, L/L, 2010, Round Rock HS, Round Rock, TX
Featured one of the best breaking balls at the event - a sharp, biting curveball that buckled hitters’ knees. Add in a solid change and hitters’ fear of the off-speed stuff makes his 83-86 mph FB appear harder.

Casey Greene – RHP/SS, 6-2/175, R/R, 2010, DeSoto Central HS, Olive Branch, MS
Very athletic 2-way player with smooth, clean arm action and a fastball that touches 90 mph. Solid at SS as well with a line drive stroke. Committed to the University of Mississippi.

Jordan Heald-Mullins – SS/OF, 6-2/170, R/R. 2010, Heritage HS, Brentwood, CA
A gifted athlete with smooth actions who can play nearly anywhere on the field. A table-setter at the plate with the hands and arm to play SS and the range and instincts to play CF at the next level. Committed to Fresno State University.

Chance Jones – C, 6-3/205, R/R, 2010, Pine View HS, St. George, UT
An imposing physical specimen with soft hands, quick feet and a plus arm. Routinely gets the ball to 2B in under 2.0 seconds and drives the ball to all fields at the plate. Committed to the US Naval Academy.

Brent Krauss – RHP, 6-2/185, R/R, 2010, Venice HS, Venice, FL
A strike-thrower who pounds the bottom of the zone with an upper 80s fastball. Also mixes in a curveball and change and is not afraid to pitch inside. Committed to Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Aaron LeBron – 3B, 6-2/200, R/R, 2010, Clarkstown North HS, Congers, NY
A strong 3B with soft, sure hands and feet that work very well in the field. Balanced at the plate with a repeatable stroke and the ability to drive balls.

Colby Neal-Tan – OF, 6-0/191, R/R, 2010, Tesoro HS, Trabuco Canyon, CA
An athlete with that rare speed and power mix – runs the 60 in 6.75 and has the ability to hit the ball out of any part of the park.

Jacob Reese – C, 5-11/185, R/R, 2010, Chatham Glenwood HS, Rochester, IL
A strong, polished catcher with advanced receiving and blocking skills and a strong, accurate arm with on-line carry. Uses the whole field out of a balanced approach at the plate. Committed to Eastern Illinois University.

Jake Taylor – 1B/RHP, 6-4/230, R/R, 2010, Good Counsel HS, Ellicott City, MD
A big, physical 1B who shows athleticism in the field and serious power at the plate. Also touched 89 on the mound out of a low-effort delivery. Committed to Radford University.

Erik Wahburn – RHP, 6-0/175, R/R, 2010, Gramby Memorial HS, East Hartland, CT
RHP who throws four pitches for strikes. Sneaky fastball has some tail and sits in the mid to upper 80s while his change has enough deception that he can use it as an out pitch. Committed to US Military Academy.

Sean Washington – OF, 5-11/185, R/R, 2010, Bellaire HS, Houston, TX
True athletic CF with plus arm and range (6.67 in the 60) that also has some pop at the plate. Can be a game-changer on both offense and defense.

Nic Wilson – 1B, 6-6/220, R/R, 2010, Decatur HS, Decatur, GA
A raw, physical young man with outstanding upside. Athleticism is evident in everything that he does and has power to all fields that will continue to develop – middle of the order run producer in the future.

Check the Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Page for more updates including the Top 2010 Grads, Top 2011 Grads, Top 2012 Grads and more.

Factory Players: Bradenton, FL

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: McKechnie Field, Bradenton, FL

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: John Rothwell | OF | 6’0/175 | Shorecrest Prep (FL) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Michael Botto | OF | 5’8/135 | Riverview (FL) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER: Alex Pagano | RHP | 6’1/165 | Sebastian River (FL) HS | 2010

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Joshua Gordon | OF | 5’7/190 | Avon Park (FL) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

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Factory Players: Houston, TX

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Dekaney High School

TOP PROSPECT: Reggie Wilson | OF/LHP | 5’9/165 | West Brook (TX) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Nolan Holland | SS | 6’1/185 | Klein Oak (TX) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Reggie Wilson | OF/LHP | 5’9/165 | West Brook (TX) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: John Hernandez | 1B/RHP | 6’1/205 | Galena Park (TX) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: Mobile, AL

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: University of Mobile

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Nathan Morris | SS | 6’1/190 | St. Paul’s Episcopal (AL) HS | 2011

TOP PROSPECT: Mason Robbins | OF/LHP | 6’1/195 | George County (MS) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Jordan Ebert | OF/SS | 6’0/175 | Baldwin County (AL) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Kevin Davis | RHP/SS | 6’0/175 | T.R. Miller (AL) HS | 2013

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Mason Robbins | OF/LHP | 6’1/195 | George County (MS) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Honorable Mention: 2011 Grads

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

2011 Graduates - Honorable Mention

There were many tremendous players who participated in the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America. Although choosing just a few to recognize is a difficult task, we have relied on the expertise of our scouts to determine the following categories: Top 10 2010 Prospects, Honorable Mention 2010 Prospects, Top 10 2011 Prospects, Honorable Mention 2011 Prospects, Top 5 2012 Prospects. The lists are based on a combination of performance at the event and our scouts’ projection of each player’s ability. Congratulations to all who participated on a great event.

Tyler Booth – OF, 5-11/155, L/L, 2011, Millenium HS, Litchfield Park, AZ
An advanced LH hitter with bat speed that leads to surprising pop for his size, he can play all three outfield positions well.

Dylan Butler – OF, 5-11/215, R/R, 2011, Archbishop Shaw HS, Belle Chasse, LA

A strong, physical corner outfielder with plus raw power and the barrel accuracy to use that power in games. A middle-of-the-order bat at the next level.

Michael Gunn – LHP/1B, 6-1/190, L/L, 2011, Christian Brothers HS, Wilson, AR

Showed three quality pitches and athleticism on the mound. Velocity up to 88mph from the left side, also flashed some bat speed at the plate.

Austin Jones – C, 6-1/200, L/R, 2011, Edmonds-Woodway HS, Edmonds, WA

A polished hitter with a sweet, natural LH stroke. Power potential is there and with some defensive refinements, will be a top flight catching prospect.

Josh Kisamore – RHP, 6-2/200, R/R, 2011, Sumter HS, Sumter, SC

Durable RHP who uses a low effort, repeatable delivery to pound the bottom of the strike zone. Fastball tops at 88 mph with more in the tank.

Austin March – OF, 6-2/185, L/L, 2011, Junipero Serra HS, San Carlos, CA

An athletic outfielder who can really swing the bat from the left side of the plate. Great feel for the barrel that showed in his 6 for 7 performance over the weekend.

Eric Maki – OF, 6-3/190, L/R, 2011, Wauconda HS, McHenry, IL

Physical LH hitting corner outfielder with great rhythm at the plate and a free and easy stroke. The combination of strength and quick hands leads to present power that will continue to develop.

Brandon Mikulka – OF/1B, 5-11/180, L/L, 2011, Ponoderosa HS, Parker, CO

Another in the group of outstanding LH hitters with a great feel for the barrel. Ball jumps off the bat thanks to strong, quick hands that lead to plus power, especially to the pull side.

Donny Norris – RHP, 6-2/205, R/R, Pinellas Park HS, Pinellas Park, FL

Thick-bodied RHP with arm strength whose fastball topped at 89 mph. Throws four pitches for strikes out of a deceptive delivery.

Brian O’Keefe – C, 6-1/185, R/R, Colonie Central HS, Loudonville, NY

One of the top defensive catchers at the event. A natural leader with a plus arm and release (as low as 1.83 to 2B), soft hands and the ability to block everything.

Kenny Peoples – SS, 6-0/170, R/R, Westchester HS, Los Angeles, CA

An athlete with the sure hands, body control and arm to play SS at the next level. Uses the whole field at the plate out a line drive approach that utilizes his 6.75 speed.

Jay Pryor – SS/OF, 5-8/140, S/R, Mission Bay HS, San Diego, CA

An instinctual athlete that puts constant pressure on the defense with his 6.60 speed and the ability to hit from both sides of the plate. Easy, fluid actions at both SS and in the OF.

Matt Ramsay – C, 5-11/170, R/R, Hudson HS, Hudson, OH

An athletic combination of 6.9 speed, glove-to-glove times that hover around 2.05 and a polished, quiet approach at the plate that squares up balls over and over again.

Taylor Sanders – C, 5-9/180, R/R, Lake Oswego HS, Lake Oswego, OR

Catcher with a strong, durable frame and great leadership qualities who is a polished receiver and has an advanced approach at the plate with bat speed and some pop.

Daniel Vogelbach – 1B, 6-0/255, L/R, Bishop Verot HS, North Fort Myers, FL

Can flat out hit! Has great hands and bat path with the ability to drive balls to all fields regardless of who is on the mound.

Check the Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Page for more updates including the Top 2010 Grads, Top 2011 Grads, Top 2012 Grads and more.

Factory Players: San Diego, CA

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Scripps Ranch High School

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Kevin Garcia | C/3B | 5’10/180 | Calexico (CA) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Austin Denson | LHP/OF | 6’0/175 | Coronado (CA) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Eric Brothers | RHP | 6’2/175 | Valley Center (CA) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Ryan McBurney | OF | 5’10/170 | El Capitan (CA) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament, Powered By Baseball Factory: Recap

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

In the midst of one of the colder winters in recent memory, the fourth annual Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament in Tucson, Arizona could not have come at a better time. For three days, 300 of the top high school baseball players in the country were able to put their off-season preparations to the test on the field at the Kino Sports Complex, Spring Training Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. This year’s event featured elite players from 33 states, Puerto Rico, three Canadian Provinces (British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta) and the Bahamas that made for an exciting weekend of great baseball.

Like Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournaments of years past, the 2010 event kicked off with exciting opening night festivities. Before heading into the ballroom for the opening ceremony, players received their official Under Armour Pre-Season All-America jersey, hat and cleats. They also received a certificate commemorating their selection to the event. Steve Bernhardt, Executive VP of Baseball Operations for Baseball Factory, led off the ceremony by welcoming everyone to the event. He was followed by Steve Sclafani, CEO and founder of Baseball Factory. The final speaker to address the crowd was Mac Seibert, National Cross Checker for the New York Mets. By the end of the evening anticipation was evident as the players and families departed the ballroom, eager for the tournament to begin.

Day One of on-field work began with a professional style workout and filming session in the morning. The workout provided players with the opportunity to showcase their skills while being evaluated by Baseball Factory and Team One scouting staff. Each team participated in the morning workout before taking the field for the first of three showcase style games. The mild weather continued throughout the afternoon, and the beautiful Arizona sunset was a fitting end to the second day of the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament. In the evening, players and families were treated to guest speaker Keith Madison, former Head Coach at the University of Kentucky where he won 737 collegiate games. During his 25 years at the University of Kentucky, Keith coached 10 All-Americans, 20 first team All-SEC selections and 89 SEC Academic All-Conference players. Keith provided a great message that was well received by players and families.

Teams arrived at the Kino Sports Complex Sunday for the third and final day of the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament enthusiastic for their final two games. Though the weather was not as warm with overcast skies in place, it was still a great day of baseball in mid-January. The level of talent had been evident throughout the event, but players really took their best effort to the field for the last day. In dramatic fashion, the final hitter stepped up to the plate in the final at-bat of the day, and launched a bomb over the left-centerfield fence. Newton, PA native Dan Denton got all of the fastball he saw which capped off a terrific event with a walk-off home-run.

The fourth annual Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament was another successful event in Tucson, Arizona for the 300 talented high school baseball players in attendance. Baseball Factory would like to congratulate all the players on their strong performances this year. As the first step on the road to Wrigley Field, we can begin to look towards the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game, powered by Baseball Factory. This year’s Under Armour All-America Game will feature the top 36 high school 2011 graduates from across the country. Held at historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois last year, five of the 2009 Under Armour All-Americans were selected based on their performance at the Pre-Season All-America Tournament. Who will be selected this year? Check out Baseballfactory.com for more information on this upcoming event.

If you want to be considered for next year’s event, show our scouts you have what it takes at an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout.

For more information on the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament click here.

For more information on the Under Armour All-America Game click here.

Factory Players: Loch Sheldrake, NY

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Sullivan Community College

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Jay Smith | 3B | 6’1/195 | Middletown (NY) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Alex Fishberg | C | 5’11/175 | Suffern (NY) HS | 2012

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Jay Smith | 3B | 6’1/195 | Middletown (NY) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: Boca Raton, FL

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: American Heritage HS

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Edwin Rolon | 3B | 6’3/210 | Lake Howell (FL) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Trevor Maloney | OF/RHP | 6’2/195 | American Heritage (FL) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Joe Guerrero | RHP/3B | 6’1/205 | American Heritage (FL) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Edwin Rolon | 3B | 6’3/210 | Lake Howell (FL) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: Oahu, HI

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Central Oahu Regional Park

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Chadwick Kaalekahi | C | 6’0/195 | Campbell (HI) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: David Rapanot | RHP/SS | 5’9/140 | Molokai (HI) MS | 2014

TOP PITCHER: Neal Kahana | RHP | 6’2/170 | Pearl City (HI) HS | 2010

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Kainoa Ahsing-Kaahanui | 1B | 6’5/225 | Aiea (HI) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: Kauai, HI

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Vidinha Memorial Stadium

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Kaimana Perreira-Alquiza | SS/OF | 5’9/170 | Waimea (HI) HS | 2011

TOP PROSPECT: Dallas Correa | C/2B | 5’9/165 | Saint Louis (HI) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Jensen Koga | SS | 5’9/190 | Kauai (HI) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Shea Shimabukuro | 2B/RHP | 5’9/155 | Kauai (HI) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Lanan Rice-Kashima | C | 5’9/165 | Kauai (HI) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: Tucson, AZ

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Kino Sports Complex

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Ethan Rosebeck | RHP | 5’11/175 | Cienega (AZ) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Ernie Cruz Santa | 2B/RHP | 5’8/135 | Tucson (AZ) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Ethan Rosebeck | RHP | 5’11/175 | Cienega (AZ) HS | 2011

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Paul Nakazato | 2B/RHP | 5’10/160 | Catalina Foothills (AZ) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: Highstown, NJ

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: The Peddie School

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player's entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Chris Munoz | SS | 5’10/160 | St. Raymond (NY) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Chris Huk | 3B/P | 6’2/185 | Milford (DE) HS | 2012

THE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER: Nick Calandra | P/3B | 5’10/155 | Floral Park Memorial (NY) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Ask Doug: Playing Center Field

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Doug Glanville is working with the Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball as a Special Consultant. He will be writing articles and looking for your questions and feedback. If you have a question for Doug, please email him at askdoug@baseballfactory.com

Q: I have two questions to ask you: first, it''s about defense, especially playing center field, I remember that you played center field and I want to know if it''s better to play shallow or to play deep in center field, what''s the secret to get the best jump to be able to catch every ball. Do we have to position ourselves differently against different type of hitters? As soon the ball is hit, did you already know where the ball is going to land?

Second, it''s about hand-eye coordination: are there any specific drills to improve hand-eye coordination.

Thanks and take care. Serge

A: As a center fielder, you are the captain of the outfield. This makes you responsible for positioning your fellow outfielders and knowing every hitter inside and out. One big advantage in preparing at the major league level is that every team has scouts to research all of your opponents. By the time you play them, you have a lot of data to help you prepare a plan.

But most levels don’t have scouts. So you have to find your own creative ways to learn your opponent. In high school, we only played 24 games a season, so it was harder to obtain advance data on an opponent, but as the center fielder, you have the best view in the house. Being able to see the game in front of you helps you learn the tendencies of the other players so that the next game against this team or even the next inning, you can make adjustments.

You also have to take into consideration all of the elements of the game. Wind, weather, the speed of the grass, the warning track, how the ball plays off of the walls. It should be a long list, but eventually you have to tailor the final factors on the hitters. Every hitter has a pattern. Do they hit the ball to the opposite field a lot? Do they like to choke up with two strikes and slap the ball? Do they hit a lot of line drive in the gap? Are they dead pull hitters?

Whenever we played a new team, we had meetings to go over all of these patterns. We also had to talk to the pitcher that day to understand how he was going to pitch him. If he was going to pound him inside or throw a steady diet of change-ups, we had to put that into the plan. Randy Wolf always had one or two hitters in the lineup that he wanted us to play differently than his “chart.” Mostly because he had a good change-up that he would throw in any situation and with any count.

There is no one set place for you to play. Even with all the information, you still have to play to your strength as an outfielder. I liked to play shallow because I was very good at going back on balls. I also was constantly in motion to prepare for a good jump. My outfield coach in the Cubs minor leagues was the legendary Jimmy Piersall who demanded that we start moving as the ball crossed the hitting zone. By the time contact was made, you already had a step or two. If you had a bad angle, you can adjust.

After a lot of practice, you could generally tell where the ball was going to land. So it became running to a spot and getting there in position so that if there are runners on base, you are in a strong stance to throw to the cutoff man or to the base where a runner may be tagging up.

Working on drills that work on your depth perception is great for outfielders, but there is nothing like taking balls off of the bat. Batting practice is a good time to practice taking fly balls off of the bat. I would run hard after balls during at least one group as if it was game situation. Practice, practice, practice!

If you have a question you would like to “Ask Doug,” please email askdoug@baseballfactory.com.

Doug Glanville attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Systems Science and Engineering. Glanville was drafted 12th overall by the Chicago Cubs in the 1991 amateur draft. Glanville played nine seasons in the Majors, getting his break with the Cubs. He also spent six seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and a portion of the 2003 season with the Texas Rangers. In 1999, Glanville batted .325 with 204 hits, 101 runs, six homeruns, 73 runs batted in and 34 stolen bases. He led the league in singles with 149 that year. Glanville joined the Baseball Factory as a Special Consultant at the end of 2007.

Dodgertown Spring Training & Competition - Itinerary

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Dodgertown Spring Training & Competition
January 15-18, 2010
Vero Beach, FL - Historic Dodgertown

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Directions to Historic Dodgertown
- 3901 26th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Historic Dodgertown Complex Map (PDF)

Team Assignments (coming soon)

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* Itinerary last updated 1/5 @ 1:36pm Eastern

Friday, January 15

Evening	Players arrive with parent(s), or at airport (MCO)
8:00 pm	Player registration opens	Alston Room
8:30 pm	Optional Hitting	Cages

Saturday, January 16

8:15 am	Stretch	Field 3
8:45 am	Baserunning / Agility Training	Field 3 / Field 3 OF
9:45 am	Throwing Program Introduction	Field 3
10:00 am	Defensive Instruction	Fields 1 - 3
11:15 am	Infield-Outfield / Team Defense	Fields 1 - 4
12:00 pm	Lunch	Tents
12:45 pm	Hitting Rotations	Field 2 & Cages
3:00 pm	GAME: White vs. Red	Field 1
3:00 pm	GAME: Navy vs. Orange	Field 2
6:00 pm	Dinner	Dining Hall
7:15 pm	Evening Instructional Rotations	Cages / Weight Room

Sunday, January 17

8:30 am	Stretch	Field 3
9:00 am	Baserunning / Agility Training	Field 3 / Field 3 OF
10:00 am	Throwing / Defensive Instruction	Fields 1 - 3
11:15 am	Infield-Outfield / Team Defense	Fields 1 - 4
12:00 pm	Lunch	Tents
12:45 pm	Hitting Rotations	Field 2 & Cages
3:00 pm	GAME: Orange vs. White	Field 1
3:00 pm	GAME: Red vs. Navy	Field 2
6:00 pm	Dinner	Dining Hall
7:15 pm	Evening Instructional Rotations	Cages / Weight Room

Monday, January 18

8:00 am	Stretch	Field 3
8:20 am	Defensive Instruction	Fields 1 - 3
9:00 am	Infield-Outfield / Pre-game hitting	Game Fields & Cages
10:00 am	GAME: Red vs. Orange	Field 1
10:00 am	GAME: White vs. Navy	Field 2
12:15 pm	Lunch / Wrap-up	Tents
1:15 pm	Bus departs for MCO airport

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Factory Players: Jacksonville, FL

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Florida State College

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Mario Urdaneta | SS/OF | 5’10/160 | Forest (FL) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Nathan Koslowiski | OF/LHP | 5’9/165 | Episcopal (FL) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Bobby Pratt | 3B/RHP | 6’0/195 | Samuel Wolfson (FL) HS | 2011

TOP HITTER: Justin Duval | C | 6’2/230 | Middleburg (FL) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Factory Players: San Antonio, TX

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Tejada Baseball Complex

TOP PROSPECT: Carl Huizar | LHP | 5’8/180 | Bishop (TX) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Jon Guerra | C | 6’0/155 | Memorial (TX) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Carl Huizar | LHP | 5’8/180 | Bishop (TX) HS | 2010

TOP HITTER: Marshall Canno | 1B | 6’1/190 | Alexander (TX) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2010 Schedule

Ask Doug: What Does It Take?

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Q: What does it take to play professional baseball? I''ve seen the odds of making it, and they aren’t very good, but I want to know. I have a deep love for the game and all the hard work that I put in every day, to me it’s a fun thing to do, it’s better than doing anything else. I hit with a wood bat in the offseason to build bat strength and speed which has helped out a lot. I’m just curious as to what the makeup [of] a professional baseball player is, like what does he possess mentally and physically.

A: Answering the question about "what it takes" to make it to the top of anything is a slippery one. Sure we know that dedication, hard work, and passion are a big part of it, but a lot of other factors come into play. I look at my path to the major leagues and I recognize that I needed a lot of support from people other than my own willpower. I had coaches and advocates that looked out for me or fought to help me get an opportunity. When Cubs CF Brian McRae sprained his ankle, Jim Riggleman made sure I was the guy to play every day until he recovered. When I was buried in Triple-A, I had Tom Gamboa fight to get me a job in Puerto Rico to gain more experience. Without these doors, I couldn''t say how things would have turned out.

You may not be able to plan for this type of support, but you can be ready. And that has to do with preparation, working hard, finding ways to improve so that when the door opens, you know exactly what to do with it.

Talent for something is very important, but it is not the end all, you have to have a lot more, and when you maximize all you can be, even if you don''t end up in Wrigley Field, you have to believe that this is success. Success is a lot more about how you take the ride and what you learn from it for the rest of your life than it is about the destination, because once you reach a destination, the competitive spirit in all intense athletes, just tell us to find the next one.

If you have a question you would like to “Ask Doug,” please email askdoug@baseballfactory.com.

2009 Under Armour Recruiting Classic - Rosters

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Under Armour Recruiting Classic
December 27-30, 2009
Tucson, AZ - Kino Sports Complex

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Tournament Information

Directions to Kino Sports Complex
- 2500 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

Kino Sports Complex Map (PDF)

Event Itinerary

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* Rosters last updated 12/23 @ 2:52pm Eastern

PLEASE NOTE: Rosters subject to change prior to player check-in on 12/27

Team Under Armour (Light Blue jersey)
MANAGER: Robert Ruiz COACHES: Tony Cougoule, Drew Evans
1	Mikey Moore	2B	2011	Crescent, OK
2	Joshua Herrera	OF, LHP	2011	Poulspo, WA
4	Zach Burling	OF	2010	Carthage, IL
5	Jordan Churchill	RHP, 3B	2011	Tumwater, WA
6	Christopher Erickson	RHP, OF	2010	Edwardsville, IL
7	Ty Hogan	C	2012	Lisle, IL
8	Aaron Kim	OF	2010	Portland, OR
9	Nate Litka	SS	2011	Issaquah, WA
10	Christian Uzzell	OF, RHP	2011	Bremerton, WA
11	Tyler Neudorfer	3B, 1B	2011	Sammamish, WA
12	Aaron Caditz	1B	2010	Sammamish, WA
13	James Carnes	2B, RHP	2010	Sammamish, WA
14	Taylor English	RHP, 1B	2010	Jersey Shore, PA
15	Jerremy Wiker	C, 1B	2010	Spring Grove, IL

Baseball Factory Navy (Navy Blue jersey)
MANAGER: Matt Richter COACHES: Justin Duarte, Brian Betancourth
1	Seth Gillis	2B	2012	Mill Valley, CA
2	Kevin Jordan	C	2013	Mill Valley, CA
3	Jay Pryor	SS, OF	2011	San Diego, CA
4	Ryan Garrett	LHP, OF	2010	Seattle, WA
5	Joshua Kreifels	OF	2011	Silverdale, WA
6	Joshua Kubiske	OF, RHP	2012	Camarillo, CA
7	Corey Smith	C	2010	New Albany, MS
8	Conor Smith	2B	2012	Granada Hills, CA
9	Steven Godfrey	OF	2010	Fremont, CA
11	Nathan Brown	RHP, 3B	2010	Duffield, VA
12	Matthew Farias	1B	2010	Merced, CA
13	Hank Haley	3B, RHP	2010	Fox Island, WA
14	Luc Pomales	3B	2011	Bakersfield, CA
15	Kyle Posey	RHP, 1B	2011	Salinas, CA

Baseball Factory Grey (Grey jersey)
MANAGER: Mike Rooney COACHES: Chad Addison, Sean McCorry
1	Alex Monreal	2B	2011	Los Angeles, CA
4	Tory Blair	C, 3B	2010	Bakersfield, CA
5	Nicholas Boyett	SS, RHP	2012	El Sobrante, CA
6	Matthew Gunderson	RHP, 3B	2010	Bow, WA
7	Andrew Jones	OF	2011	Palmdale, CA
8	Kyle McAlister	C	2012	Visalia, CA
9	Christian Shouman	3B	2012	Black Diamond, WA
10	Jack Waller	OF, RHP	2011	Houston, TX
11	Anthony Banda	LHP, OF	2011	Sinton, TX
12	Reynaldo Chavarria	OF, SS	2010	Parker, CO
13	Walter Bonilla	1B, 3B	2010	Lamont, CA
14	Nic Jandt	1B	2011	Waunakee, WI
15	Joe Riddle	OF	2010	Bakersfield, CA
16	Billy Jack Ryan	RHP, 1B	2010	Tiburon, CA

Baseball Factory Royal (Royal Blue jersey)
MANAGER: Tim Thiessen COACHES: Don Jamerson, Brice Cutspec
1	Andre Morales	OF, RHP	2011	Glendora, CA
2	Brandon Worden	C, SS	2011	Kyle, TX
4	Dillon Abate	2B	2011	Portland, OR
5	Austin Divebliss	RHP, 3B	2012	Federal Way, WA
6	Jared Dosien	OF	2010	Mattoon, IL
7	Christian Gurrola	OF, RHP	2011	Torrance, CA
8	Michael Holly	OF	2010	Portland, OR
9	Ethan Vestal	C, OF	2011	Canton, TX
10	Jacob Yamane	SS	2011	Warden, WA
11	Tyler Sturgill	SS, RHP	2011	Clovis, CA
12	Justin Croft	1B	2010	Cartersville, GA
13	Brent Poulin	3B, OF	2010	Atascadero, CA
14	Christopher Sharkey	RHP, OF	2010	Lockport, NY
15	Bobby St. Pierre	RHP, 1B	2011	Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Team One (Red jersey)
MANAGER: Jimmy Johnson COACHES: Kevin Riggs, Ernie Ramirez
1	Grant Lowe	OF	2012	San Lorenzo, CA
2	Cameron Tognetti	2B	2010	King City, CA
4	Zach Glynn	3B, OF	2011	Palmdale, CA
5	Kendall Main	SS	2012	Warm Springs, OR
6	Mark Ornelas	RHP, 3B	2012	Rancho Cucamonga, CA
7	Garrett Solomon	OF, RHP	2010	Bellevue, WA
8	Josh Azar	RHP, SS	2013	San Diego, CA
9	Cassidy Coates	C, RHP	2010	East Wenatchee, WA
10	Tim Roberts	OF	2010	Lemoore, CA
11	Justin Ansdell	RHP, OF	2010	Bothell, WA
13	Josh Putman	1B, 3B	2011	Springtown, TX
14	Mark Stinson	C, 1B	2011	Alta Loma, CA
15	Mitchell Tripp	OF, RHP	2011	Bellingham, WA
16	Colin ONeal	1B, OF	2012	Rock, MI

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2009 Under Armour Recruiting Classic - Itinerary

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Under Armour Recruiting Classic
December 27-30, 2009
Tucson, AZ - Kino Sports Complex

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Tournament Information

Directions to Kino Sports Complex
- 2500 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

Kino Sports Complex Map (PDF)

Team Assignments

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Headquarters Hotel:
DoubleTree Tucson at Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-4200

Directions to the DoubleTree Tucson at Reid Park

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* Itinerary last updated 12/21 @ 2:00pm Eastern

SUNDAY, December 27

Morning	Players arrive at airport, or with parents	-
11:30 am	Registration begins	DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom Foyer
1:00 pm	Orientation Meeting (for players & parents)	DoubleTree Hotel Salons ABCD
1:45 pm	Buses depart for Kino Sports Complex	-
3:00 pm	Baseball Factory Navy vs. The Show Black	Kino South 4 (Sox)
3:00 pm	Team One vs. 520 Elite Lancer Baseball	Kino South 5 (Sox)
3:00 pm	Under Armour vs. Naataanii Baseball	Kino South 6 (Sox)
3:00 pm	Baseball Factory Royal vs. Baseball Factory Grey	Kino South 7 (Sox)
5:15 pm	Hitting Instruction	Batting Cages Kino North (DBacks)
7:15 pm	Dinner	TBA

MONDAY, December 28

7:30 am	Load Bus: BF Grey, Team Under Armour	To Kino North
8:00 am	Load Bus: Team One, BF Navy, BF Royal	To Kino South
8:30 am	Team One, BF Navy, BF Royal Video Session	Kino South 4 & 7
9:00 am	Baseball Factory Grey vs. Houston Hurricanes	Kino North 3
9:00 am	Under Armour vs. Yard Dogs	Kino North 4
11:30 am	Team One vs. Baseball Factory Navy	Kino North 1
11:30 am	Baseball Factory Royal vs. Houston Hurricanes	Kino North 2
11:30 am	Baseball Factory Grey vs. The Show Green	Kino North 3
11:30 am	Under Armour vs. Dallas Bombers	Kino North 4
2:00 pm	Team One vs The Show Black	Kino North 1
2:00 pm	Baseball Factory Navy vs. 520 Elite Lancer Baseball	Kino North 2
2:00 pm	Baseball Factory Royal vs. The Show Green	Kino North 3
2:30 pm	BF Grey & Under Armour Video Session	Kino South 4 & 7
7:00 pm	College Recruiting Seminar (dinner served for players & parents)	DoubleTree Hotel Salons ABCD

After round robin play is complete on 12/28, teams will be seeded 1 through 12. All teams will then enter into the single elimination round beginning 12/29 - winners advance, losers play a consolation game 12/30.

TUESDAY, December 29
- Schedule TBA, based on tournament seeding for each team
- Game and workout schedule will be announced at College Recruiting Seminar on 12/28

WEDNESDAY, December 30

7:30 am	Load Buses: ALL TEAMS	-
9:00 am	Consolation Games Tournament Championship Game	Kino South 4 - 9
11:15 am	Lunch & Event Wrap-up (at conclusion of 9am games)	Kino South Clubhouse Area
1:30 am	Bus departs for airport	-

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Baseball Factory Alumni Take Home MLB Awards

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Major League Baseball announced their 2009 Season Awards in November, of which a total of nine Baseball Factory alumni received awards. The New York Yankee’s Mark Teixeira received the Gold Glove Award for first baseman in the American League. Orlando Hudson and Ryan Zimmerman, both of the National League, took home the Gold Gloves at their respective positions. Teixiera and Zimmerman also received Silver Slugger Awards, along with two other Baseball Factory alumni representing the National League, Brian McCann and Ryan Braun. Chris Coghlan was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year, while Zack Greinke was named the American League’s Cy Young Award Winner.

Mark Teixiera, first baseman for the New York Yankees, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. As a stand-out high school player, Teixeira was selected to participate in the 1997 Team One National Showcase. Teixeira was selected in the 1st round of the amateur draft by the Texas Rangers and made his Major League debut in April of 2003. Teixeira has received two other Gold Glove Awards in 2005 and 2006, along with two Silver Slugger Awards in 2004 and 2005.

Orlando Hudson, second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, participated in the Team One National Showcase in 1995. “O-Dog” debuted in the Majors in 2004 after being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997. Hudson played in both the 2007 and 2009 All-Star games, and in 2009 had a .988 fielding percentage. This is Hudson’s fourth Gold Glove Award.

Ryan Zimmerman, third baseman for the Washington Nationals, received his first career Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards this season. In 2001, Zimmerman was selected to play in the Team One South showcase. Zimmerman, after playing at the University of Virginia, was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2005 and debuted in the same year.

Brian McCann began his MLB career in 2005, after being drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2002. McCann, the current catcher for the Braves, participated in the 2001 Team One National Showcase. A three-time National League All-Star, this is McCann’s third Silver Slugger award.

Ryan Braun, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, received his second career Silver Slugger Award in 2009. Braun is also a former Team One National Showcase participant. Originally drafted by the Brewers in 2005 after his junior season at the University of Miami, Braun debuted in 2007.

Chris Coghlan made his Major League debut on May 8, 2009. A Florida native, Coghlan participated in Baseball Factory’s National tryout event in 2002. In his first season in the Majors, Coghlan had a .977 fielding percentage, finished with a .321 batting average and slugged nine homeruns for the Florida Marlins. These outstanding numbers earned Coghlan the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year award.

Zack Greinke, right-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, was drafted in 2002. Prior to being drafted, Greinke participated in the Team One East showcase as a standout high school pitcher. Greinke captured 25 of the 28 possible first-place votes to earn his first ever Cy Young Award. Other Baseball Factory alumni, including Justin Verlander, CC Sabathia, and Roy Halladay, were also in the running for the prestigious pitching award.

The Baseball Factory team would like to offer our congratulations to the players who earned these impressive awards. Baseball Factory wishes the best of luck to all those who will be continuing on in their baseball careers. For more details on our alumni, please visit our Team One Baseball site.

To get started on your path to college baseball and beyond, show our scouts what you can do at an Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout near you.

Factory Players: Cedar Hill (Dallas), TX

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Knights Stadium

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Ethan Vestal | C | 5’8/180 | Canton (TX) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Dalton DeLeon | C | 6’0/195 | Burleson (TX) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Andy Alig | RHP/SS | 5’10/160 | Bishop Lynch (TX) HS | 2012

TOP HITTER: Emil Litterer | RHP/3B | 6’2/175 | Burnet (TX) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Vice President of On-Field Events).

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2009 Schedule

Factory Players: McCook (Chicago), IL

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: McCook Athletic Exposition

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Matt Anderson | SS | 6’1/180 | Hinsdale Central (IL) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Charlie Naso | C | 6’2/195 | St. Laurence (IL) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Parker Ryndak | RHP/SS | 6’2/180 | Wheaton Warrenville South (IL) HS | 2011

TOP HITTER: Jarvis Austin | C | 5’9/185 | Burlington Central (IL) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Ask Doug: Being Clean in a Dirty Clubhouse

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Q: Doug, long story short an old friend of yours that I worked with in late 90''s said back then that you knew Sammy Sosa was using steroids. I guess my problem is, if this is true, than what was a player who was clean like yourself supposed to do in this situation. You obviously benefitted as a team by him using. Wasn''t silence similar to being complicit for so many major leaguers? Thanks, Randy

A: Randy,

There has been a lot of discussion about the responsibility of the players that weren''t on the juice and some of the questions are valid. Any conclusion I made about a player based on my own observations was purely speculation even though I wondered when certain players could hit the ball 450ft when the year before they couldn''t. But speculation is not evidence and I think it was the right step by the union to first figure out the extent of the problem, by testing.

There were a lot of reasons for the silence of a lot of players partly because for a while, no one could tell us what was legal and what was not legal. Remember, McGwire was taking Andro which at the time was for sale at GNC over the counter. There is also that code which you have to be really sure about if you are going to call out players without 100% evidence.

Certainly, no one is responsible for what another grown man is choosing to do with his body, but I do think more could have happened sooner in addressing this issue, including by players that were always annoyed by what was going on. I think someone''s team could have benefited by having a juiced lineup, but then again, the other team was probably juicing too, so it may be a wash. I do think the power numbers jumped up the salaries which kind of trickled down to players like myself, but the trade-off is players like myself couldn''t stay in the game as long since there was another guy ready to take your place who would choose to juice up.

I hope the game stays on this issue until it is more of a non-issue, but without persistent pressure, it will stay a big part of the game as the science continues to evolve.

If you have a question you would like to “Ask Doug,” please email askdoug@baseballfactory.com.

Louisville Slugger Named as Official Bat and Fielding Glove of Baseball Factory

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Contact:

Louisville Slugger

Rick Redman: 502.585.5226, Rick.Redman@slugger.com

Baseball Factory

Jason Budden: 410.715.5080, jason@baseballfactory.com

Louisville Slugger® and Baseball Factory enter into strategic partnership to maximize efforts in baseball industry

Louisville Slugger named as official bat and fielding glove of Baseball Factory

LOUISVILLE, KY – November 30, 2009 – Louisville Slugger and Baseball Factory announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Baseball Factory will name Louisville Slugger as the official baseball bat and fielding glove of Baseball Factory. The multi-year agreement between the two companies comes as evidence of both Louisville Slugger and Baseball Factory’s commitment to excellence in the baseball industry.

In addition, Baseball Factory has named Louisville Slugger as a secondary sponsor of their tournament and youth divisions. In total, Baseball Factory works with over 12,000 high school and youth baseball players each year. These players will now have the opportunity to demo and purchase Louisville Slugger products at Baseball Factory events.

“Louisville Slugger has been at the heart of baseball since 1884, so our company knows what it takes for players to be successful,” said Marty Archer, Louisville Slugger president. “We also know that players want high performance equipment. Eighty percent of the hitters in the Hall of Fame were under contract with Louisville Slugger. We’re proud to partner with Baseball Factory to help the nation’s best high school and youth players achieve their goals of playing in college and beyond.”

A legendary company, Louisville Slugger is proud of its rich heritage and tradition in baseball. Louisville Slugger bats, first made in 1884, have been linked to so many of the greatest moments in baseball history. This year the company is celebrating its 125th year! Since its inception, Louisville Slugger has sold more than 100,000,000 bats, making it without question the most popular bat brand in baseball history. Louisville Slugger continues to dominate the game in both wood and aluminum bat categories. 60% of all Major League players currently use Louisville Slugger. And in the past decade, seven national college baseball champions hammered their way to the top with Louisville Slugger TPX bats.

Known as the nation’s leader in player development and college placement, Baseball Factory hosts over 270 events each year, helping players nationwide develop their game and ultimately working with them to find the right college fit, both athletically and academically. Over the company’s 15-year history, 30,000 players have gone on to play collegiate baseball and over 210 players have reached the major league level. Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball in 2004.

“We are excited to partner with Louisville Slugger and name them as the official baseball bat and fielding glove of Baseball Factory,” said Steve Sclafani, CEO and Founder of the Baseball Factory. “Louisville Slugger is one of, if not the most respected brand in baseball and we are thrilled to develop this partnership. Through this relationship Baseball Factory’s players will have the opportunity to use the best bats and fielding gloves in the industry at our camps, tournaments, tryouts and showcases.”

About Louisville Slugger®

Louisville Slugger® is the Official Bat of Major League Baseball and is a name that is synonymous with America’s pastime. Originating in 1884, Louisville Slugger bats graced the hands of the greatest players in baseball history including Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Jackie Robinson, and Hank Aaron, to name just a few. Stars of today also swing Louisville Slugger bats including Alex Rodriguez, Evan Longoria, Hanley Ramirez, and Jim Thome, to name a few. Louisville Slugger also makes TPX® baseball equipment for college, high school, and youth players, as well as TPS® equipment for slow-pitch and fastpitch softball. Louisville Slugger is a brand of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a fifth generation family-owned business that also owns and operates Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and makes PowerBilt® golf clubs, and Bionic™ Gloves for a variety of sports and hobbies.

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About Baseball Factory

Baseball Factory provides baseball players nationwide with the very best instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and guidance. From day one, Baseball Factory has understood the uncertainty of being a high school player heading to college. That is why Baseball Factory has developed programs to provide players, parents, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional scouts with year round advice and training so that they all can benefit from Baseball Factory''''''''s longstanding relationships in the baseball community. Baseball Factory has assisted over 30,000 players compete at the college level, over 2,500 players have been drafted and over 210 have gone on to play in the majors. For further information, please visit www.baseballfactory.com.

Factory Players: Glen Allen (Richmond), VA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Deep Run High School

TOP PROSPECT: Ricardo Abreu Castro | SS/RHP | 6’1/175 | Tirso De Molina (VA) HS | 2009

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Zach Call | SS/C | 5’10/145 | Huntingtown (MD) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER: Ricardo Abreu Castro | SS/RHP | 6’1/175 | Tirso De Molina (VA) HS | 2009

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Nick Lacik | OF | 5’10/175 | Riverbend (VA) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Germantown (Memphis), TN

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Houston High School

TOP PROSPECT: Devan Freeman | OF | 6’2/210 | Desoto Central (MS) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Dalton Sims | OF | 6’0/190 | Desoto Central (MS) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Jacob Shempert | OF/RHP | 5’9/175 | Houston (MS) HS | 2012

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Brent Langston | 1B | 6’2/225 | Desoto Central (MS) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Salem, OR

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: John Lewis Field

TOP PROSPECT: Vince Ampi | C | 6’1/210 | Roseburg (OR) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Sean Schroeder | 2B | 5’8/170 | Boise (ID) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Austin Divelbiss | RHP/3B | 6’1/165 | Puyallup (WA) HS | 2012

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Derek Blankenship | SS | 5’10/160 | Baker (OR) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Baseball Factory Success Story: Jake Taylor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

After years of hard work, Jake Taylor, a senior at Good Counsel High School in Maryland, signed his National Letter of Intent this month to play for Radford University. Taylor, who has been taking lessons with Baseball Factory since he was nine-years-old, was ecstatic after signing the official documents. “It was the best feeling! Something I have worked for, dreamed of and I finally did it and was just so happy,” said Taylor.

Taylor has participated in a range of events from Baseball Factory’s Cape Cod Pro Weekly Training to several Team One Showcases. When asked which event was the most rewarding, Taylor responded, “The one that helped me out the most was the fielding camp [Baseball Factory’s Infield Accelerated Training Weekend].”

When Taylor first began participating in Baseball Factory events in 2002, he was “just looking to be a better player/hitter. I didn’t really think about college until later.”

Taylor’s “first impression of Baseball Factory was fun. As I got older the lessons were hard work and sometimes exhausting, especially when I was struggling as a hitter. It was worth the many blisters on my hands.”

The first baseman and right-handed pitcher is “happy, relieved, and relaxed,” now that he has completed the college recruitment process.

“I have heard from quite a number of schools over the last few years. I enjoyed going to different campuses and trying to figure out what I was looking for in a college. I knew I had to find somewhere that I would enjoy living but was also looking for a baseball program where I felt I fit in. Finding Radford was a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Just by chance one of the coaches decided to go to a showcase event in Carey, NC, where I happened to be that weekend. Things just took off from there.”

In late August, just as Taylor was headed off to the UNC-Charlotte for a camp, Radford made him an offer.

Outside of baseball, Taylor also plays both football and basketball. “I enjoy playing intramural basketball and wiffle ball with my friends. My friends always try to out hit me and it’s funny to see them swing because most of them are lacrosse players,” said Taylor.

Taylor hopes to have a shot at the pros, but also plans to pursue a degree in history.

As Taylor reflects on his experiences at Baseball Factory, he recalls what he has gained as an athlete. “Besides becoming a better player, I have developed a personal friendship with my hitting coach, Matt [Schilling]. He has always been very supportive, encouraging and I value his opinion.”

When asked what advice he would give fellow baseball players, Taylor responded, “Give each game your best but don’t ever forget to have fun.”

All of us at Baseball Factory wish Jake the best of luck as he continues his baseball career at Radford University next fall. It has been great to see him develop over the past eight years and we expect great things from him in the future.

Baseball Factory Alumni Claim Four of the Top Five in American League Cy Young Award Voting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Major League Baseball announced the American League Cy Young Award winner today, as Kansas City’s Zack Greinke earned a clear victory with 25 of a possible 28 first-place votes. Greinke, a former Team One East participant, finished the 2009 season with a 16-8 record and a Major League leading 2.16 ERA for the Royals. Justin Verlander, another past Team One standout, finished with the third highest point total in voting after winning 19 games for the Detroit Tigers. In the fourth spot for this year’s Cy Young Award is CC Sabathia, already the owner of a Cy Young and this year’s American League Championship Series MVP. Sabathia participated in Team One events as a young student athlete and this year helped lead the New York Yankees to their 27th World Series Championship. Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays ace and Cy Young Award winner from 2003, rounds out the top five pitchers in this year’s voting. Once a Team One player, Halladay finished the 2009 season with 17 wins and a 2.78 ERA for the Jays.

Baseball Factory would like to congratulate our alumni on their outstanding accomplishments this season. Congratulations as well to Zack Greinke on earning his first Cy Young Award.

Factory Players: Rochester, NY

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Monroe Community College

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Peter Elliot | C/3B | 6’1/180 | Williamsville East (NY) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Zachary Bellinger | C | 6’1/200 | Thomas A. Edison (NY) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Zach Levanduski | RHP/1B | 6’0/195 | Thomas Edison (NY) HS | 2010

TOP HITTER: Zachary Bellinger | C | 6’1/200 | Thomas A. Edison (NY) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Miami Shores, FL

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Barry University Field

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Spencer Castro | C | 6’0/200 | Coral Reef (FL) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Jarred Mederos | SS | 5’11/165 | Maer Academy (FL) | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Andy Montano | RHP | 5’11/180 | Southwest Miami (FL) HS | 2011

TOP HITTER: Dalton DiNatale | 3B | 6’4/205 | Calvary Christian (FL) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHE S - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Shreveport, LA

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: LSU – Shreveport

TOP PROSPECT: Carson Baranik | RHP 6’3/210| Parkway (LA) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Merrick Ardoin | RHP | 5’8/155 | Teurlings Catholic (LA) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Carson Baranik | RHP 6’3/210| Parkway (LA) HS | 2011

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Austin Alexander | OF | 6’4/190 | St. Marys Natchitoches (LA) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

COLLEGE COACHES - visit our Online Player Database

2009 Schedule

Factory Players Round Rock, TX

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Dell Diamond

TOP PROSPECT: Jacob Huckabay | C/SS | 5’11/170 | Bryan (TX) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Nick Velasquez | C/RHP | 6’0/170 | Cinco Ranch (TX) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Zach Pusley | RHP | 5’11/218 | Calallen (TX) HS | 2010

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Jacob Huckabay | C/SS | 5’11/170 | Bryan (TX) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Fresno, CA

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Fresno City College

TOP PROSPECT: Tino Lipson | SS | 5’6/150 | El Cerrito (CA) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Daulton Jefferies | SS/RHP | 5’7/130 | Buhach (CA) HS | 2013

TOP PITCHER: Joseph Valentino | RHP | 6’3/180 | Sierra (CA) HS | 2010

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Matthew Farias | 1B | 5’11/205 | Merced (CA) HS | 2010

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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Baseball Factory and Taylor Hooton Foundation form Partnership

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Baseball Factory and Taylor Hooton Foundation form Partnership

The partnership will spread an anti-steroids message nationwide to thousands of high school and youth baseball players

COLUMBIA, MD – November 2, 2009- Baseball Factory announced today a partnership with the Taylor Hooton Foundation that will help deliver an anti-steroids message to thousands of baseball players nationwide. The organizations will work together to provide all Baseball Factory players and families with educational information on the dangers of anabolic steroids and other appearance and performance enhancing drugs.

The partnership between Baseball Factory and the Taylor Hooton Foundation will provide an opportunity for young baseball players to learn about the dangers associated with appearance and performance enhancing drugs (APEDs). In addition, the Taylor Hooton Foundation will provide training to the Baseball Factory staff on all aspects of this topic and will make an appearance at select Baseball Factory events in order to deliver this message directly to players and their families. It is important that not only the players, but also the parents are fully educated on the perils associated with these drugs.

“We’re excited to be teaming up with the Taylor Hooton Foundation,” Steve Sclafani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Baseball Factory, said. “Performance enhancing drugs have been a major negative force on baseball for too long and we feel it is extremely important that we raise awareness of the dangers of these drugs. We want to make sure that our players are able to make educated decisions on what they put into their bodies and the Taylor Hooton Foundation delivers a positive message to help eliminate these issues.”

The Taylor Hooton Foundation will be distributing written materials to players at all Baseball Factory events. The Taylor Hooton Foundation prides itself in offering the most current and accurate drug information available. The Taylor Hooton Foundation is also currently partnered with Major League Baseball in their fight against APEDs.

Don Hooton, President of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, commented, “I am very pleased that the Baseball Factory has agreed to partner with the Taylor Hooton Foundation. This partnership is a perfect opportunity for us to be able to deliver our education messages to kids and parents that are right in the perfect target zone. The place to win this battle is to get into the hearts and minds of our athletes and other youth during their developmental time.”

Baseball Factory is widely recognized as the top, hands-on player development and marketing service in the United States. Over 2,500 players from Baseball Factory and Team One, the company’s showcase and tournament division, have been selected in the amateur draft, with over 215 of those players going on to the Major Leagues. In addition, Baseball Factory and Team One have assisted players in obtaining over $500 million in scholarships and over 30,000 of their players have gone on to compete at the college level. The company holds more than 250 baseball camps, clinics, showcases and tournaments each year.

“At Baseball Factory, we pride ourselves on educating families on all aspects of the game. This is one of the topics in baseball that cannot and should not be avoided. By partnering with the experts at the Taylor Hooton Foundation, we will be able to provide a clear anti-steroids message to our players,” said Steve Sclafani.

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The Taylor Hooton Foundation is the only entity-public or private-in the United States dedicated to educating young people and adult influencers about the dangers of anabolic steroids and appearance and performance enhancing drugs. The Foundation is focused exclusively on protecting young people from these drugs through education and outreach.

About Baseball Factory
Baseball Factory provides baseball players nationwide with the very best instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and guidance. From day one, Baseball Factory has understood the uncertainty of being a high school player heading to college. That is why Baseball Factory has developed programs to provide players, parents, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional scouts with year round advice and training so that they all can benefit from Baseball Factory''s longstanding relationships in the baseball community. Baseball Factory has assisted over 25,000 players compete at the college level, over 2,500 players have been drafted and over 200 have gone on to play in the majors. For further information, please visit www.baseballfactory.com.

About Taylor Hooton Foundation
The Taylor Hooton Foundation (www.taylorhooton.org) was formed in memory of Taylor E. Hooton, a 17-year old high school baseball player from Plano, TX. Taylor committed suicide on July 15, 2003 as a result of the abuse of anabolic steroids. The Foundation was established in 2004 by his parents, family and friends when they became aware of the magnitude of a growing problem among high school students across the country-the illegal use and abuse of anabolic steroids and other appearance and performance enhancing drugs. They also learned that young people and their parents are generally unaware of the real dangers of these powerful drugs. The Taylor Hooton Foundation for Fighting Steroid Abuse (THF) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation headquartered in McKinney, TX.

CONTACTS:

BASEBALL FACTORY:
Jason Budden
800-641-4487, jason@baseballfactory.com

TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION:
Donald Hooton, Jr.
972-346-8177, donald.hooton@taylorhooton.org

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Factory Players: Tampa, FL

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: University of Tampa

TOP PROSPECT: Jordan Williams | OF | 6’2/210 | Sebring (FL) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Tyler Humphreys | RHP/SS | 6’2/170 | Crystal River (FL) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Danny Norris | RHP | 6’2/205 | Pinellas Park (FL) HS | 2011

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Brian Pruett | SS | 6’0/155 | Sarasota Riverview (FL) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Bellevue (Seattle), WA

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Newport High School

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Lukas Hinton | RHP/1B | 6’2/205 | West Valley (WA) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Nate Litka | SS | 5’11/170 | Skyline (WA) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Peyton Harrod | RHP | 6’0/165 | Skyline (WA) HS | 2010

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Austin Jones | C | 6’1/200 | Edmonds-Woodway (WA) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule

2009 Major League Baseball World Series Preview

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

From expert to fan, there is a near universal sentiment towards the 2009 World Series, set to begin Wednesday night in New York. The common feeling is that this series could be epic: A match-up of the best offense in the National League versus the best offense in the American League; Ryan Howard versus Alex Rodriguez, run producing machines who tied Lou Gehrig’s postseason record for most consecutive games with an RBI; the team with a $200 million dollar payroll versus the defending champions. According to MLB.com, the Yankees and Phillies combined for more home runs during the regular-season than any other match-up in World Series history. It’s also only the sixth time in the history of the Fall Classic that former Cy Young winners will face off in Game 1. Baseball Factory is proud to recognize our alumni playing for the title of World Series Champion in this exciting power house match-up.

The Yankees will be led by Baseball Factory and Team One alumni CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira. Sabathia will start Game 1 for New York, coming off an ALCS MVP performance with hopes of continuing his success in the postseason. A former Cy Young winner, C.C. is 3 – 0 with a 1.19 ERA in three postseason starts this year. His teammate and former Baseball Factory and Team One standout Mark Teixeira, will look to improve his .222 ALCS batting average and continue his brilliant defense at first base.

The last time a National League team won back-to-back World Series titles was in 1975-76 with the Cincinnati Reds and the Big Red Machine. With a chance to make history this year, Philadelphia will look to defend their title with the help of former Baseball Factory and Team One participant Brett Myers. While Myers suffered from shoulder injuries this season, he remains a veteran in the clubhouse and was added to the roster entering Game 1 of the World Series, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

Baseball Factory would like to wish our alumni playing in the 2009 World Series the best of luck, in what promises to be a Fall Classic we won’t soon forget!

Factory Players: Charleston, SC

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Collins Park

TOP PROSPECT: Robbie Morris | C/2B | 5’9/175 | Irmo (SC) HS | 2012

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Steven Gerardi | C | 5’11/170 | North Myrtle Beach (SC) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Henry Davis IV | OF/RHP | 6’2/150 | Darlington (MI) MS | 2014

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Robbie Morris | C/2B | 5’9/175 | Irmo (SC) HS | 2012

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Marlborough, MA

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Forekicks Golf & Sports Complex

TOP PROSPECT: Dario Medrano | 3B | 5’11/175 | Salem (MA) HS | 2011

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Robert Losanno | OF | 5’8/150 | Peabody (MA) HS | 2012

TOP PITCHER: Matthew Tulley | RHP/SS | 6’0/185 | Lowell (MA) HS | 2012

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Matthew Anziano | C | 5’10/175 | Belchertown (MA) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Kentfield, CA

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: College of Marin

For every SCR | Under Armour Tryout Event throughout the United States & Canada Baseball Factory Scouts will be selecting several categories of Factory players that include the Top Prospect, Top Underclassmen, Top Hitter, Top Pitcher, and Diamond in the Rough (when applicable).

Please Note: Many players are selected for our Under Armour National Tournament and Training Camps that do not appear on the Factory Players List. The Tournament and Training Camp selections take into consideration the player''s entire performance and how the scouts feel they will perform in a National setting. A player might have performed well enough to be selected for a Tournament or Training Camp, but may not have been the most elite from the day.

TOP PROSPECT: Curtis Gomez II | SS | 5’8/165 | Saint Francis (CA) CCCHS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Brad Young | 3B | 5’9/190 | Pinole Valley (CA) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Jesse Scholtens | RHP | 6’3/185 | Rodriguez (CA) HS | 2012

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Kevin Barker | OF | 5’10/170 | St. Ignatius College Prep (CA) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule

Factory Players: Atlanta, GA

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOCATION: Chappell Park

TOP PROSPECT: Michael McGraw | SS/RHP | 6’3/185 | Newnan (GA) HS | 2010

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN: Joel Van Asch | C/OF | 5’9/185 | Whitewater (GA) HS | 2011

TOP PITCHER: Hayden Woodruff | RHP/SS | 5’11/175 | Florence (GA) HS | 2010

THE MATTINGLY BASEBALL TOP HITTER: Austin Meyer| OF/RHP | 6’1/185 | Winder-Barrow (GA) HS | 2011

The Factory Players were selected by Jim Gemler (Senior Director of On-Field Sessions & Scouting).

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2009 Schedule